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“Search your feelings, Father,” Luke interrupted. “You can’t do this. I feel the conflict within you. Let go of your hate.” If only I could, Vader thought. If only I could. He said, “It is too late for me, Son.” Summoning two stormtroopers to lead Luke to the waiting shuttle, he added, “The Emperor will show you the true nature of the Force. He is your Master now.” Wearing an expression of sad resolve, Luke said, “Then my father is truly dead.” As Luke was escorted to the shuttle, Vader thought, I must obey my Master.

Even if it means the death of my son.

And even it if means the death of me.

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